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Published on Jul 29, 2025

Rhode Island Approves 63% Increase in Real Estate Conveyance Tax in 2026 Budget

On June 17, 2025, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget for FY 2026, which includes a substantial 63% increase in the real estate transfer (conveyance) tax. Effective July 1, 2026, the transfer tax rate payable …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

DEM: Bad air in southern Rhode Island Tuesday

Source: Providence Journal - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Familiar faces atop leaderboard at Rhode Island Junior State Amateur. Here's what happened.

Two Rhode Island Interscholastic League golf champions got off to the start they were looking for as they try and add the 2025 Rhode Island Golf Association Junior State Amateur title to their resume. Rocco Capalbo, who won the 2024 high school state …

Source: Yahoo Sports - Center-left
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Can’t Make It to Italy? Try This Rhode Island Alternative

Italian food is my favorite type of cuisine, and when I lived in Italy, I was able to sample the best of the best. I can go on and on for hours about the delicious pasta, scrumptious desserts, and fine wines that I was able to experience overseas, but that …

Source: Only In Your State - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 29, 2025

DEM: Bad air in southern Rhode Island Tuesday

Unhealthy air quality is expected in southern Rhode Island on Tuesday, July 29, due to high ground-level ozone. Sensitive groups in Washington and Newport counties are particularly at risk. Residents are advised to limit strenuous outdoor activities, …

Source: Newport Daily News - Rhode Island - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2025

AAA: Average Rhode Island gas price drips down 2 cents

PROVIDENCE — Like an ice cream cone on a hot day, the cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is dribbling down across the Northeast as inventories and modest demand remain conducive to falling prices. The average gas price in Rhode Island is down 2 …

Source: The Westerly Sun - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Rhode Island distillery blends local flavors to create unique spirits

Pamela Watts: ISCO toasts itself as the first distillery in Providence since the days of prohibition, which may be true in theory, but, in truth, ever-independent Rhode Island largely ignored the 18th Amendment. Notorious New England crime boss Raymond L.S …

Source: PBS Frontline - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 28, 2025

Man wanted in Massachusetts for alleged carjacking to appear before judge in Rhode Island

(WJAR) — A carjacking suspect from Massachusetts is due before a judge in Rhode Island on Monday. David Agneta, 46, is wanted for an alleged carjacking in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He allegedly shoved a 77-year-old man to the ground and demanded his keys …

Source: WJAR - Rhode Island - Center-right
Published on Jul 28, 2025

‘Immigrant defense zones’? Here’s what Rhode Island businesses should know

More than two dozen Rhode Island business owners announced a joint effort this month to create what they’re calling “immigrant defense zones,” where they pledge to prohibit immigration enforcement agents from their stores if they don’t have a warrant. The …

Source: The Public's Radio - Rhode Island - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament big success

By CAPT. DAVE MONTI The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament ended Sunday, July 27 with a winning school bluefin tuna measuring 42.5” caught by Evan Page of Connecticut. For the third year in a row, the largest striped bass caught from shore was by …

Source: Cranston Herald - Rhode Island - Pending